Friday, 31 January 2014

Year of the Wood HORSE

Year
of the Wood HORSE

(Yang – colour Green)

31 January 2014 - 18 February 2015

Abundance – Purpose - Freedom

The Year of the Wood HORSE brings
us probably one of the most powerful years we have had in 60 years – prepare
for mega shifts this year!(Which is a
welcome change from all the mega sh*t of the past few years).

A Horse year is considered a good
year bringing good fortune to those willing to work hard and act fast.Procrastinate and you are guaranteed to fail.

The energy of a Horse year is fast
and you will need to keep up with it.However, as mentioned in my previous Blog, when life is getting busy
around you, you will need to have common sense and trust your gut before riding
forward.Don’t let the excitement of
what is happening cause you to listen to your mind over your
heart/intuition.There is a feeling of
rushing at times, but don’t let that force you into a decision, if you are not
sure about something, then wait, always wait for clarity and/or more information
before moving ahead.

We are all going to need to saddle
up and hang on for the ride of our lives this year.It’s gonna be fast, fun, wild at times, unpredictable, exciting
and sometimes darn right nerve wracking!So we will need to ensure that we are determined, remain in integrity,
stand in our truth, and persevere – and oh how we will be tested on that one
over the coming year!There is no
sitting on the fence this year, it is very black and white, very yes or no,
with no middle ground in between.

The Wood Horse brings us purpose,
strength, power, stability, new growth, urgency, dynamic action, mobility,
independence and victory.The last two
years were Water years and were quite tough on us, this year we are relieved to
lift our heads up and finally feel like we are getting somewhere.

It could also be a very romantic
year; you could be swept off your feet into a passionate adventure.It may not last forever (or it may for some)
but it certainly will be fun!BTW how
is your lingerie drawer looking?

We will all be travelling more
during this year, and let’s face it after the past few years we could all do
with some new adventures!

If you tend to be a bit of a fiery
personality, you will need to learn to control that during this Wood Horse
year, if you keep losing your temper you will lose a heck of a lot more this
year.

If you are a control freak you
could come unstuck this year, as you will not be able to control others like
you have done in the past.Freedom is
one of the gifts that Wood Horse brings, and this freedom is available to all
this year.

2014 is the time for us all to
step forward as Leaders rather than followers.We have spent so many years dealing with the Ascension Process, now we
are out the other side of it, we have been reborn in our own wisdom and we are
now invited to step into the world with it.

Women are well favoured in
business from this year onwards, as women prepare for the 20-year cycle, which
runs from 2024 through to 2043.(Baby
girls born in 2014 “will be leaders of the future”).

Financial wealth and opportunities
- in many areas of your life - are all well aspected during this year for those
who are decisive and take action.Personal success is assured this year if you follow the guidance given.

However, as fast as money comes in
your urge to splurge could see it going out just as fast.So keep a tight rein on your finances, and
invest in what will bring you a better ROI in say, five years time.

Working in harmony with yourself
and others is the key to working with the energies the Wood Horse brings.Integrity is essential so that you do not
lose yourself.Kindness and being
loving will be rewarded this year and will keep you on track.Discipline will definitely be needed as will
respecting self and others.

There is Yang (male) energy this
year after two years of Yin (water/feminine) energy, so you will need to saddle
up your inner Warrior/ess and start showing him/her to the world this
year.Warrior energy is needed to match
the energy of this year, not aggressively, but rather as in the Way of the
Peaceful Warrior.

It is a high energy year, so you
will need to ensure that your energy can match that.It is very important this year to stay healthy and strong.So sort out your nutrition and exercise,
resolve to put better practices in place – you are preparing yourself for
success – and you will need to be able to keep going especially during the busy
times.Boost your immune system, do
strengthening practices for inner and outer strength, get the juicer out!And you must stay grounded; all the
excitement can make you forget to check your grounding that is why good
nutrition is so important even when you are so busy you haven’t got time to
bless yourself!

This is a year for building and
showing confidence, and the Wood Horse will help you to ride confidently into
all you do this year.It is very
important to finish what you start this year, all the attractive opportunities
could have you going off in all sorts of directions like an untrained colt,
rein yourself back in, focus and finish one thing at a time.

In your time off, ensure that you
spend plenty of time out in Nature; freedom-loving horse needs space and fresh
air.Plus Nature always helps you to
ground yourself.

FENG SHUI Tips for Wood HORSE year

Clear Clutter

I know you know this, but you may
find yourself finally realising that you really don’t need all those things
after all.You have changed; your
lifestyle is changing so you don’t need all the stuff that no longer fits in
with who you now are.(One report I
read had a great illustration where the writer said something about, is she
really going to hold those big dinner parties anymore?And if not, then she doesn’t need all those
steak knives etc cluttering up her cupboards).

Fix It/Finish It

Fix anything that is broken or
leaking or throw it away.Any other
outstanding jobs or tasks?Then get
them done as soon as possible.And
don’t forget your gardens/attics/basements/garages/offices etc.; this applies
to all of those areas also.

Clothing/Accessories for self and home/environment

Wood is represented by the colour green.To be in harmony with the energy of the year
and befriend the ruling Wood Horse energy, it is recommended to wear the
colours of the Wood Feng Shui element - all shades of Green and Brown.

In addition to Wood Feng Shui element, you can also wear the
colours of the Water and Earth elements, because these two elements support the
Wood in its growth and well-being. So, the colours blue and black (Water
element colours) as well as all earthy tones (Earth element) are also good in
the coming year of the Wood Horse 2014.

You can wear not only clothing, but also all sorts of
accessories in the green-brown colour scheme, such as jewellery, belts,
scarves, shoes and handbags.

To make it even more powerful, you can choose jewellery with
natural crystals and stones with the presence of Wood energy, such as emeralds,
green jade, agate, green tourmaline, peridot (the stone of new beginnings) and
malachite.

Also good are crystals and stones with the presence of Water
element energy - such as turquoise, aquamarine, sapphire, pearls, kyanite,
lapis lazuli and moonstone. Or, go for black colour ones, such as black
obsidian, black tourmaline or black onyx.

Least favourable colours in 2014 are the colours of Fire and
Metal feng shui elements, respectively all whites and greys, as well as purple,
orange and red colours.However, because Horses are considered to have the energy of fire, it is OK
to wear accessories in Fire feng shui element colours (reds and oranges).

Horse ornaments etc

In classical feng shui applications, the Horse brings the
energy of success, fame, freedom and speed.
Thus, the horse feng shui symbol is often used in the Fame area of the Bagua
(South), as well as the Career area (North).
The image of a horse (or several horses) be it in art, a photo or a sculpture
is often used in business and office feng shui applications.

As horses symbolize the Feng Shui element of Fire, be
mindful about not placing cures with horses, such as for example, an image with
many running horses, in the Wood feng shui element areas (check the Bagua for
more info).
If you love horses and would like to use this cure in your love & marriage
feng shui area, be sure to place two horses (not one or three.)
If you have a sculpture of a horse and need to know which direction it should
face, you can have your horse sculpture face any opening, such as a door or a
window.

I only have one word of caution regarding the year of the Wood
Horse, as Spirit has repeatedly been showing me the wooden horse of Troy, the Trojan Horse.Caution is required to still trust your gut
and intuition even when all the wonderful things are happening.We will be vulnerable for a while; having
come through a rough couple of years we are almost desperate for things to get
better.That is when we can get duped,
so even when the good times start rolling in, apply common sense especially
when linking up with new people (some may have hidden motives that will not be
immediately apparent).And as it is a
Yang energy year, there will be those around you who are super-competitive (and
they may hide it well at first), so keep your counsel about what you are
planning to do until you know you can trust people, and always copyright your
work so that it cannot be stolen or plagiarized.

To help you stay on track I have created a very special
Spray Mist to celebrate the Year of the Wood Horse:

Wood HORSE Spray Mist

This delightful Spray Mist will support you during the
Year of the Wood HORSE.

It is time for you to ride into the future you have
been working so hard for

and the Wood Horse will support you all the way.

This is the year when you can truly manifest your dreams

as long as you are prepared
to work hard.

Simply spray your aura and environment with this special
blend.

It will help you to stay on track and focused on the direction you
need to go in.

Feng
Shui and other techniques were used to create this powerful blend that brings
you the energy of the Wood Horse.This
blend holds the energy of the Wood HORSE and supports you by providing
strength, support, perseverance

When you are in a meditative state, clear your mind and wait
for what will follow.

Your Horse will now present itself to you – what does it
look like? What colour is it? How big is it?

Picture the saddle that you will be putting on your Horse
this year.What does it look like?Smell like?Feel like?What is it decorated
with?

Now see yourself putting the saddle on your Horse.

How are you dressed?

Now see yourself mounting your horse – how does that feel?

Where are you? What kind of scenery/landscape are you in?

And now your Horse has started trotting off – which
direction are you going in?

Use this visualization regularly to tap into Horse’s inner
guidance and wisdom.

FINALLY

This year’s Wood Horse invites you to let out your free
spirit and express yourself as a free spirit in all that you say, do and
think.We all have a free spirit within
us, now is the time to let him/her out and express yourself freely in all that
you say and do.

Don’t limit yourself in any way
this year; there are no limits this year.You really have no idea just how much success you will experience this
year, the Universe will surprise you beyond your wildest dreams.And don’t limit your dreams and goals; make
them big, audacious ones as there is absolutely nothing to hold you or them
back anymore.

We had all of last year to “ponder and plan”; this is the
year for going for it.If you want to move
home – do it.If you want to change
jobs or get a promotion – do it!If you
want to launch a new business – do it!If you want to find the partner of your dreams – do it!This year you will have the energy and
passion required.Be optimistic, be excited,
be inspired, be fearless - the time of The Quickening is here - enjoy it!

QUOTE

Copyright Cathy McClelland

THE HORSE

(a poem by Theodora Lau)

I am the Kaleidoscope of the mind. I impart light, color and perpetual motion. I think, I see, I am moved by electric fluidity. Constant in my inconstancy I am unshackled by mundane holds, Unchecked by sturdy, binding goals. I run unimpeded through virgin paths. My spirit unconquered – My soul forever free.

About Me

Sharing Wisdom, Sharing Life, Sharing Tips on a variety of subjects.
As a child I would always insist on going out into nature every day, my love affair with Mother Nature and flowers has never changed since then. As an intuitive child and early Indigo my lifepath led me to visit many places, experience many things and meet many wonderful people and teachers as I began to re-discover who I was and who I wanted to be.
I adore the work I do and love being of service to my community in a variety of ways.
I also love to dance and now develop new Sacred Circle Dances which are activated during the annual Women's Retreat I facilitate. My husband and I do a lot of social dancing (Argentine Tango, Ballroom, Latin, Le Roc, Latino (Bossanova, Mambo, Merengue, Salsa)which keeps us fit and is a lot of fun.
I love good food, great conversation with wonderful friends and walking in Nature. I am passionate about our planet and honouring Her in all ways.